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Sachse truck owner drives home national honor

Sachse truck owner drives home national honor

 Jeff Avery with his 1969 C10 Chevrolet pickup, winner of the C10 Nationals Truck of the Year. Courtesy photo Jeff Avery has a couple of pickup trucks parked at his Sachse home, though he doesn’t drive them much. Instead, he shows them at competitions where vehicles...

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Chamber banquet scheduled for Feb. 23

Chamber banquet scheduled for Feb. 23

This year’s Sachse Chamber of Commerce banquet is not necessarily going to be an “open and shut” case. There will be clues, cues and accolades for chamber members at the murder mystery themed awards banquet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, at Chase Oaks Church...

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Council approves special-use permit for daycare

Council approves special-use permit for daycare

Sachse councilmembers approved an addition to an ongoing development slated to bring retail and restaurants next to State Highway 78 near Country Club Drive. Director of Development Services Matt Robinson presented a special-use permit request from Jake Fears for...

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District approves DOI plan amendments

District approves DOI plan amendments

Garland ISD staff presented an amendment to the District of Innovation Plan that may assist in dealing with a handful of larger-than-allowed class sizes. Trustees considered two amendments during their regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 24, meant to address staff and class...

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Historical Society enjoying new storage shed

Historical Society enjoying new storage shed

A long-time Sachse organization recently welcomed onsite storage to its museum location, which will allow it to house more pieces of its collection. The newer, larger shed cost $5,000 and was completed in mid-January, according to Sachse Historical Society President...

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Winter weather forces ISD, city closures

Winter weather forces ISD, city closures

Although students received an extended break from school last week, several other entities were impacted by frigid temperatures and hazardous road conditions. Garland ISD closed all schools and facilities from Tuesday, Jan. 31, until Friday, Feb. 3, with students...

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Local hat business flying off the racks

Local hat business flying off the racks

Two local full-time moms with a passion for women’s headwear are making their presence known in Wylie despite being a young business. A little over one month old — celebrating the mark Sunday, Feb. 5 — the Turquoise Feather Hat Company already has a busy schedule,...

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Garland ISD trustees call $1.2 billion bond election

Garland ISD trustees call $1.2 billion bond election

As the deadline for ordering a bond election nears, trustees met to discuss the specific propositions they want to put forward to voters on the May ballot. Staff presented a final list of potential bond projects — including one addition — during a special workshop...

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